Free Income Tax Assistance (VITA)

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The Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) program through United Way of Kenosha County, Kenosha County Job Center and community partners, provides free, quality tax preparation from IRS-certified preparers to individuals and families earning up to $58,000 annually. 

Our VITA program helps taxpayers access qualifying tax credits such as Child Tax Credit, Earned Income Tax credit, the Wisconsin Homestead Credit and more. 

During the past 13 years, volunteers have helped hard-working Kenosha families walking a financial tightrope receive more than $21 million in qualifying tax credits and refunds!


Make your Drop off appointment or see other filing options below!

You must have an appointment no walk in accepted. 

Only location with appointments available is the County Center in Bristol

Other Options For Filing:

Virtual VITA services @ Get your Refund.org

You will create an account and answer a series of questions. The information will be reviewed, then you will be contacted by a member of our VITA team to review the information before the volunteer prepares the tax return. 

Link coming Soon

or 

FREE DIY Taxes with Cash App Taxes 

    File your own taxes, utilizing the free tax software from CashApp. This process must be started from a smart phone and then can be transferred to a computer.

CLICK HERE

 

 

 

 

We cannot bring this vital service to our community without volunteers like you!   

No previous experience is necessary!

Complete the Volunteer Application and the Background Check Form today!

Receive free training to become an IRS-certified tax preparer. Other volunteer opportunities are available in language interpreting, financial education, intake specialists, and client registration.  

If you have any questions, want to volunteer or need tax assistance, please contact Rita Nicholson, VITA Program Coordinator, at RNicholson@kenoshaunitedway.org.

or call (262) 658-4104. 

 

Required forms and Filing Options

Below you will find additional resources to be used when filing your taxes as well as stories showcasing VITA's impact. Check them out:

Click here to view the "How to Prepare Your Taxes From Home" Instructions

Visit Myfreetaxes.com to file your tax return for free if your household earns under $73,000.

Click here to visit the IRS Non-filer Advanced Child Tax Credit Portal and learn more about who can use it.


Here's how VITA Helps Our Community:

            Click here to hear how the VITA program helped Pam.

            Click here to learn how VITA helped Cristabel.

            Click hear to hear the story of Kim.


For questions and additional assistance, contact unitedway@kenoshaunitedway.org or call 262658-4104

Don't pay to file your taxes.  If your household earns less than $73,000 in 2022, you can file your federal and state tax returns for free using MyFreeTaxes.com.  This is the only free, national, online tax filing product offered by a nonprofit.  United Way has made this available as part of our fight for the financial stability of every person in our community. 

MyFreeTaxes is completely free for individuals and families who've earned less than $73,000 in 2022 - whether you file in multiple states, work freelance, have a side gig, or earn investment income.  It is powered by H&R Block's premium software, so filing is easy, secure, and guaranteed to be 100% accurate.  The software scans for any tax credit your entitled to, making sure you get your maximum refund.  If you have questions along the way, IRS-Certified specialists are ready to answer your questions in real time. 

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